New and Noteworthy 2.4.0

This chapter lists all the new and noteworthy AVR32 specific items for the 2.4.0 release. There were no changes to the platform (Eclipse, C/C++ Tooling) in this release.

Software Framework

Software frameworks in project explorer Enhancements to the AVR32 software framework support makes it possible to browse all compatible software frameworks within the project explorer view. These are shown in the Software Libraries folder. Files can be copied, compared and viewed just as any other file. Copying can be performed using the context menu (right click), or by CTRL+dragging an item.

Note that only frameworks compatible with the device specified for the project are listed.

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Updated version The UC3 software framework implementation that comes with AVR32 Studio has been updated to version 1.6 with several new features and improved functionality. In addition it now also supports the UC3C devices.

General

Easier feature install

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The IDE will now automatically detect if any optional features are available for installation and indicate this by showing the number of features available in the link to the introduction page. Following the link will allow you to see a list of all available optional features. Each feature can be installed by clicking the link. AVR32 Studio should be restarted after installing a new feature.

Workbench

Improved FlashVault support

The -mflashvault option to the toolchain will now be automatically set when creating a new FlashVault project. The related settings has been moved to the MCU page in the build setting properties.


Firmware upgrade

The firmware upgrade dialog will no longer offer a cancel button when the upgrade is being forced.


Improved handling of .S files

Assembly files with C/C++ code are now properly handled. They will open in the assembly editor and be built by the C/C++ compiler.